Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-02-24
MAIDEN. LOCALS.

Miss Sandise, "f North Moccasin, is in
town visiting friends.
Roads are getting better, consequently
mails arrive more regularly at this point.
J. II. Norris. of Judith Landing visited
town sunday, and next day left for Lew
istown.
| Jim Washburn returned from Spring
creek, Monday, where he spent several
days fishing.
/ Dick Mitchell has been laid up with rheu
matism for several weeks past, but his con
dition is now somewhat improved.
large party Of ladies and gentlemen
from this place went to Lewistown last
Tuesday to attend the dance that evening.
Abe Pott, while cutting n hole for stock
in IL creek on south side oi range, froze one
ri his hands quite severely "A short time
ago.
A number Of our young folks have had
photos taken in costumes worn at the mas
queradc On the nth inst, as souvenirs of
that pleasant occasion.
For the benefit Of those intending to visit
this section within the next few weeks it
may be we'll to state that should they
chance to meet buzzar,l- head, decorated
with about as much rope as is needed in
rigging ship, and hear the words:
"W-h-O-a Bunmer" in tones that would
make Gabriel ashamed Of himself they
needn't be alarned-its only one OF our
citizens trying to break "a bronchO.
Deputy Sheriff Sullivan returned last
week from the Missouri river with a pris-
oner whom he arrested below Rocky Point.
Mr.. $. is entitled to much credit for the
able manner in which he performed hi.
duty as an officer, Tor his route lay
through an untraveled region, with
stretch Of over forty miles without habi-
tation or shelter of any kind, and snow
from two to three feet in depth ON u level,
while the cOulees were drfted full and into
which horse and rider would often sink out
of sight, and to make matters still worse u
binding SNOW storm ragged liercely most o.
the time. He looks as well and hearty
however, rs usual, and says he feels none
the worse for having taken the trip.
The masquerade ball at the skating rink,
on the ! 18th inst, was the most largely at
tended party ever given in Maiden. The
hall. though the most spacious by far, of
any In this county, was crowded to it's ut
most capacity by merry dancers, masked
in costumes of every imaginable descrip-
tion. II seemed that nearly every nation
had one or more representatives, while av-
cations, etc, had no cause to feel slishted. |
The social scale was run from u prince |
down towel. down To the dude. Ny |
thoiogy was also represented. The plain, |
Esquinaux and his some 4
what unpoetic companion, the polar bar.
too, were on hand for their share Of recog-
milton. Ii WAS. to quote an old timer,
vino was looking ON, "a powerful mkt up
outfit" and when, to the sweet strains Of
a waltz. sombre Night" gliding of with
dude" closely followed by a "bishop"
"iti arm encirclng Morning" then a
cowboy bold" with Mother Hubbard"
/, Jolly tar with ''washerwoman' etc
Afforded a mos: ENJOYABLE scene aud one
,ot 10 be forgotten soog. Tine brass
,and turned out in full force and rendered
everai choice selections. The supper WAS
xcellent and heartily appreciated by all.
fhe dance was complete success. in every
ense III the word and WAS unanimously
Pronounced the hest public dance of the
eason.